Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Does exercise do anything for the fatigue or endurance and if so what kind of exercise works best? A Breaux mabreaux@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 , We are all different but I do leg exercises every morning on the bed...since the floor got so far away, and I feel better and have more endurance than I did a year ago. I can walk farther (with the walker) and feel stronger. I also use a video for chair exercises that strengthens my arms and upper body. The one exercise I have a problem with is the walking in place at a fast speed...I go about 1/2 speed. This is all sitting down. It's amazing what just a few minutes can do. I get tired when I do the whole 20 min. so it doesn't lessen the fatigue, for me anyway. Blessings, Vivian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hi , I was told by my neuro to stop an exercise program because it was counter productive for me. I used up all of my energy resources and over taxed my muscles. So I stopped and just did stretches every morning before getting out of bed. A friend invited me to go to the YMCA with her for an Aquatics program. I tried it and really enjoy moving in the water. I've worked up to 3 days a week and can go the entire hour now. I feels wonderful and I think I now have more energy! This class is geared to elderly folks, although there are some younger people in attendance. But the point is that you aren't pushed to do too much. They tell you to do what you can and give options for those that can't do some things. You might want to give that a try. Thomson Solana Beach, Ca Visit www.als-pls.org and www.geocities.com/mdmfoo/pls.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hi , I was told by my neuro to stop an exercise program because it was counter productive for me. I used up all of my energy resources and over taxed my muscles. So I stopped and just did stretches every morning before getting out of bed. A friend invited me to go to the YMCA with her for an Aquatics program. I tried it and really enjoy moving in the water. I've worked up to 3 days a week and can go the entire hour now. I feels wonderful and I think I now have more energy! This class is geared to elderly folks, although there are some younger people in attendance. But the point is that you aren't pushed to do too much. They tell you to do what you can and give options for those that can't do some things. You might want to give that a try. Thomson Solana Beach, Ca Visit www.als-pls.org and www.geocities.com/mdmfoo/pls.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 -, I do pool exercises twice a week and believe me it is hard to do it against the resistance of the water. I feel it is better for me as it is easier on my hip and knee joints. I have tried the bicycle but by the 2nd day my hips hurt so much I can't do it anymore. I think what Rita said, that you shouldn't push your muscles at the point of fatigue is right.Our muscles from this Pls get so tired so easy that you have to be carefull. I have had alot of Physical therapy and I feel some of the therapists think we can push ourselves just like an able bodied person and we will get back our strength in no time. They don't know much about PLS. Carolyn -- In PLS-FRIENDS , " Breaux " <mabreaux@e...> wrote: > > Does exercise do anything for the fatigue or endurance and if so what kind > of exercise works best? > > > A Breaux > mabreaux@e... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hi , I, too, am a firm believer in gentle pool exercise. You should heed the adage " use it or lose it " , but not " no pain, no gain " . I do stretching maneuvers, water walking, leg kicks, stepping up and down on the bottom stair, arm circles, etc. My usual routine is 3 times a week, 2 hours each time. The buoyancy of the water makes these exercises less strenuous on your joints and muscles--yet the resistance of water makes them more advantageous in building strength and calorie burning. I do get tired, but it is good tired. The days that I don't go to the pool provide a time for rest. The psychological benefits of water, as well as the cardiovascular and bone benefits of improved circulation and weight bearing are important, too. Listen to your body. If it is " objecting " , you are doing too much or doing the wrong things. Dolores in CT Re: Exercise? > -, I do pool exercises twice a week and believe me it is hard > to do it against the resistance of the water. I feel it is better for > me as it is easier on my hip and knee joints. I have tried the > bicycle but by the 2nd day my hips hurt so much I can't do it > anymore. I think what Rita said, that you shouldn't push your muscles > at the point of fatigue is right.Our muscles from this Pls get so > tired so easy that you have to be carefull. I have had alot of > Physical therapy and I feel some of the therapists think we can push > ourselves just like an able bodied person and we will get back our > strength in no time. They don't know much about PLS. Carolyn -- In > PLS-FRIENDS , " Breaux " <mabreaux@e...> wrote: > > > > Does exercise do anything for the fatigue or endurance and if so > what kind > > of exercise works best? > > > > > > A Breaux > > mabreaux@e... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 I go to a physicxal therapy gym 3 times a week. I do stretching excercizes as well as others on machines. Are you saying to just do the stretching? Re: Exercise? > Hi , > I was told by my neuro to stop an exercise program because it was counter > productive for me. I used up all of my energy resources and over taxed my > muscles. So I stopped and just did stretches every morning before getting > out of bed. > A friend invited me to go to the YMCA with her for an Aquatics program. I > tried it and really enjoy moving in the water. I've worked up to 3 days a > week and can go the entire hour now. I feels wonderful and I think I now > have more energy! This class is geared to elderly folks, although there are > some younger people in attendance. But the point is that you aren't pushed > to do too much. They tell you to do what you can and give options for those > that can't do some things. > You might want to give that a try. > Thomson > Solana Beach, Ca > Visit www.als-pls.org > and www.geocities.com/mdmfoo/pls.html > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2003 Report Share Posted March 31, 2003 Hi Ann, It really depends on your individual situation and the progression of your disease. You want to stay as strong as you can, as long as you can. But exercise that over fatigues your muscles is not good for you. When your muscles tire, there is no sense pushing them. Shaking is a good sign they are fatigued. Your physical therapist should be able to guide you, as long as they are familiar with neuro conditions like PLS. Thomson Solana Beach, Ca Visit www.als-pls.org and www.geocities.com/mdmfoo/pls.html Re: Exercise? > I go to a physicxal therapy gym 3 times a week. I do stretching excercizes > as well as others on machines. Are you saying to just do the stretching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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